This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1990)

Is a list of so-called oddballs and misfits circulating in the Crow Wing County court house? John Morgan says there is and wonders if he is on it. Sheriff Frank Ball says there are two names on the list and Morgan isn't one of them.

30 years ago (1980)

(Adv.) Your mom in Dallas. Your former boss in Baltimore. Your high school teacher in Cheyenne. An 8-minute call can make any of these people smile for just $2.10 when you dial direct after 5 p.m. weekdays. Northwestern Bell - Reach out and touch someone.

40 years ago (1970)

(Adv.) Sale of Sales. Now's the time to buy that Scorpion snowmobile at dealer prices. Mark I 275 - $556; Mark II 340 Twin - $708; Mark II Stinger 293 - $765; Mark III 400 Twin - $783. Rademacher Marine and Sports Center - SE 13th Street - Brainerd.

60 years ago (1950)

(Adv. St. Patrick's Day Donuts - Iced in Green Frosting. Please place orders early for parties. Special prices for large quantities. Leonard Boeder's Diner, 505 Washington Street - Brainerd.

80 years ago (1930)

(Adv.) Three Day Sale! Peanut Butter - lb. 12 cents; Armour or Swift Sausage Patties - lb. 25 cents; Beef Chuck Roast - lb. 17 cents; Boneless Rolled Beef Roast - lb. 25 cents; Large Head Lettuce - 2 for 14 cents. Red Owl Market - Brainerd.

100 years ago (1910)

Officer DeRocher is on the sick list and is confined to his home. It is said to be a recurrence of an old trouble which has bothered him since he was shot making an arrest nearly 20 years ago.